Android Authority

You can now jump off the Android 16 QPR1 beta train — and take your data with you

Android 16 QPR1 beta users were stuck on the beta branch, and they could not exit the beta program without wiping their data. Google is now rolling out a new update that lets users exit the beta ...
Android Authority

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 users now have a way to leave the beta without data loss

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 testers who don’t want to upgrade to the Android 16 Beta are being advised to opt out of the Android Beta Program. Exiting the program usually results in your data being wiped ...
Android Police

Android 16 QPR1 OTA is hitting Pixels without a data wipe

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...
9to5google

Android 15 QPR2 Beta to stable ‘No Data Wipe’ OTA rolling out

Following the wide release on Tuesday, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 users are now being offered the stable “Android Beta Exit No Data Wipe” OTA update. After Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3’s release in late January ...
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Guides outline safe factory reset steps for all devices

Multiple expert guides detail how to securely factory reset Android devices, Windows PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks to erase personal data before resale, recycling, or troubleshooting. The instructions ...